Getting your Mobile Detailing Business Started the Right Way

[Robby144]

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I tried clicking on the link in the first post and it sent me to the last post. Where else can I find this article?

[ClearlyCoated]

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I tried clicking on the link in the first post and it sent me to the last post. Where else can I find this article?

http://www.carwashmag.com/pdf/sept_2008/mobile_detailing.cfm

[CJRE]

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Nice article man. Thanks for sharing

[Batmobile]

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Hi, I want to ask about the tent above the yellow car. Is it yours? Does it keep the car cool enough? Because even though I work 83 or 80 under a fiber roof in my carport, it still too hot for 83 and 80.. any tips on working under a hot environment?

Thanks for sharing

[Mike Phillips]

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any tips on working under a hot environment?

Not always the best solution but...

Shrink the size of your work area down...

[Batmobile]

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Thanks Mike, a friend of mine tried to detail a ar in a very hot day, he used a lot of last touch to keep the products wet. I haven't tried that one yet though..

[Superior Shine]

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Hi, I want to ask about the tent above the yellow car. Is it yours? Does it keep the car cool enough? Because even though I work 83 or 80 under a fiber roof in my carport, it still too hot for 83 and 80.. any tips on working under a hot environment?

Thanks for sharing

Work in the early cooler hours on the paint. Save the interior for the hottest hours.

[ClearlyCoated]

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Work in the early cooler hours on the paint. Save the interior for the hottest hours.

Save the interior for the hottest hours AND assign that task to your noob employees.

Direct them from a folding chair in the shade while you sip a cool drink (preferably poolside) Be meticulous. Make them do it over at least twice before you actually inspect their work. Tell them when they've mastered interiors, you'll 'let' them degrease engine bays next.

[Superior Shine]

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Sounds good, too bad I can't send anybody to do something I wouldn't do myself. It's all that lead by example stuff my Mom taught me -

[Windycity]

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Great article Jose

One thing I might add that is a VERY importing necessity in my trailer on top of a microwave is a toilet! When I am on site I do not like to bother my customer for anything! When I look at other companies set up I never see anyone that has a toilet and I must say that on a hot day I drink alot of water so it is nice to have.

[Superior Shine]

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Great article Jose

One thing I might add that is a VERY importing necessity in my trailer on top of a microwave is a toilet! When I am on site I do not like to bother my customer for anything! When I look at other companies set up I never see anyone that has a toilet and I must say that on a hot day I drink alot of water so it is nice to have.

Would be nice if you have the room. I take care of "business" before I get to a clients location. My favorite place to do that is at super market restrooms. They are always much cleaner than popping into a fast food place. I also ask about location of restrooms before we get started just in-case nature calls while I am there.

[sleepy]

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Thanks for sharing the article Superior Shine.

[Robby144]

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I notice that the Detailer's Hyper Wash is biodegradable. Is there some sort of "certificate" or third party verification I can use to show that this product is indeed biodegradable to prosective clients? If so how would I go about obtaining one?

[Superior Shine]

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I notice that the Detailer's Hyper Wash is biodegradable. Is there some sort of "certificate" or third party verification I can use to show that this product is indeed biodegradable to prosective clients? If so how would I go about obtaining one?

That shouldn't matter so much as reclaiming your waste water. It is illegal to allow water run off from vehicle washing to run down the street and into the storm drains. Google the "federal clean water act" and see for yourself.

California is getting very tough on enforcement.

[Robby144]

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That shouldn't matter so much as reclaiming your waste water. It is illegal to allow water run off from vehicle washing to run down the street and into the storm drains. Google the "federal clean water act" and see for yourself.

California is getting very tough on enforcement.

I see. I have read the EPA Summary of the law on the EPA website. Why would one have to go through all of the trouble and the massive expense of a water reclaimation and filtration system if one were to use 100% biodegradable wash soap anyway?